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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.67, 892.35 and 334.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.67, 892.35 and 334.88 is: 501.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.67 : 892.35 = 334.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.67/892.35 = 334.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.67x = 892.35 × 334.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.67x = 298,825.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,825.71/595.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.66

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